Confirmed with Link: Avs acquire Andre Burakovsky for a 2nd rd pick, 3rd rd pick, and Scott Kosmachuk

[tucker3434]

My not so bold prediction: he's going to be our new Yak/Greg/Colborne. Bednar has no time for guys like that.

He'll be a healthy scratch at some point this year. Might even see AJ Greer get more love from Bedsy.

Seems right. At least now we have someone like Donskoi to replace him in the top 6.

 

[shadow1]

Similar to the post I made about Donskoi...

In Washington last year, Burakovsky saw a measly (0:15) in average power play time per game. By comparison, Mat Calvert had (0:13) per game for the Avalanche.

Burakovsky was also a heavy defensive zone guy for Washington, with a 52.1% D Zone start.

If he does end up being like a Rob Niedermayer - that is, a defensive guy with occasional offensive flashes - so be it. But I'm sure there's more than 12 goals in that stick.

 

[AvsFanInMichigan]

I hope he meshes very well with Kadri and both have great years.

 

[S E P H]

I am not going to get into an argument about who's better between Shaw or Burakovsky. I'll just say that if it was game 7 and we were down a goal I would rather have Andre and I say this as someone who is negative towards Bura. Nonetheless, that Shaw trade makes this one a lot more easier to swallow now. Except, we were the lot that probably ruined the market for the rest of the NHL, lol.

E: Also I wanted to add is this trade pretty much confirmed itself as a back up if they lost out on Panarin which they did.

Their D is Morrisey, Buff who is showing signs of slowing down, Niku and a wasteland.

One-hundred percent true, they're as top heavy of a team in the league. And overpaying their high-end players absolutely wrecks their depth.

Burakovsky saw a measly (0:15) in average power play time per game.

That's because he isn't consistent on the powerplay in the minutes they gave him. He should be given a chance here considering where and how much Captain Average was this prior season, but all I am saying is there was a reason why he played so little on the PP. Hesitant shooter, constantly misses the net, soft, etc.

 

[Ivan13]

Absolutely not. He will be given every opportunity to play in the top 6 with Kadri or MacK.

Yay!!!?????

 

[21]

I believe Burakovsky has the all time Swedish scoring record in OHL, cool.
Erie Otters 2013-2014: 57 41 46 87

If anyone is doubting his talent:

he is a pretty big dude which is nice, hopefully he will add some more grit (jävlar anamma)

 

[Ivan13]

Too bad he does that every 30 games, only to disappear again. I remember Ghetto having sick snipes as well.

 

[21]

Too bad he does that every 30 games, only to disappear again. I remember Ghetto having sick snipes as well.

He is 24 or 25, hopefully we will see some positive development in Colorado for Burakovsky. I would simply hate seeing him wasting his talent, leaving for Switzerland or something like that.

 

[Ivan13]

He is 24 or 25, hopefully we will see some positive development in Colorado for Burakovsky. I would simply hate seeing him wasting his talent, leaving for Switzerland or something like that.

I hope he proves me wrong as well, but I wasn't a fan of his going back to his Caps days so I won't be a hypocrite and lift him up to heaven now. He is a seriously flawed player who has some skill to his game, a project we didn't need to take on if you ask me. As for his development, forwards peak between 23-26, I think he is what he showed thus far.

 

[21]

I hope he proves me wrong as well, but I wasn't a fan of his going back to his Caps days so I won't be a hypocrite and lift him up to heaven now. He is a seriously flawed player who has some skill to his game, a project we didn't need to take on if you ask me. As for his development, forwards peak between 23-26, I think he is what he showed thus far.

I believe we have to be careful comparing Burakovsky with players like Wilson, Ghetto and Bork though... Burakovsky is for sure the more talented player even though it doesn't necessarily mean he will succeed in Colorado.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Similar to the post I made about Donskoi...

In Washington last year, Burakovsky saw a measly (0:15) in average power play time per game. By comparison, Mat Calvert had (0:13) per game for the Avalanche.

Burakovsky was also a heavy defensive zone guy for Washington, with a 52.1% D Zone start.

If he does end up being like a Rob Niedermayer - that is, a defensive guy with occasional offensive flashes - so be it. But I'm sure there's more than 12 goals in that stick.

Bura is not a defensive guy.

 

[Richard88]

Think Burakovsky could do really well on a line with Landeskog and Kadri. If they can dig the puck out and find him in open space regularly he could get 25 goals with that shot.

Then let Donskoi do the checking on the top line - he has the hands and speed to keep up with Mack and Rants and is strong defensively too.

Donskoi --- Mackinnon ---- Rantanen
Landeskog ---- Kadri ------- Burakovsky
Wilson --------- Jost --------- Compher
Nieto -------- Bellemare ---- Calvert

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Think Burakovsky could do really well on a line with Landeskog and Kadri. If they can dig the puck out and find him in open space regularly he could get 25 goals with that shot.

Then let Donskoi do the checking on the top line - he has the hands and speed to keep up with Mack and Rants and is strong defensively too.

Donskoi --- Mackinnon ---- Rantanen
Landeskog ---- Kadri ------- Burakovsky
Wilson --------- Jost --------- Compher
Nieto -------- Bellemare ---- Calvert

As I said before I am not a fan of splitting Landy and Mack because of what Landy does for Mack. However if they were to split them I agree with you that Donskoi would be the best choice. He could do some of the work Landy does but Donskoi is not good at faceoffs. We can still have a strong defensive line by playing Donskoi and Kadri together with Mikko and not affect the Landy-Mack combo.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I definitely want to see this guy in the top-6 to start the season to give him the best chance at success.

On another note, how do you all feel about advanced stats?

Our new guys, Donskoi and Burakovsky both have nice fancy stat numbers.

I’m a little hesitant to get excited about this because the fancy stats also like Keefoot.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I believe Burakovsky has the all time Swedish scoring record in OHL, cool.
Erie Otters 2013-2014: 57 41 46 87

If anyone is doubting his talent:

he is a pretty big dude which is nice, hopefully he will add some more grit (jävlar anamma)

Man, you look at that Carolina goal and it’s hard to believe he hasn’t produced more in his NHL career. Hopefully he can get more consistent.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

So whats going on with him contract wise??.. Any rumors floating around??!

 

[Nzap]

So whats going on with him contract wise??.. Any rumors floating around??!

Nothing outside of the QO being there. At least there has been no other rumors.

 

[Goulet17]

I have to believe that a deal is reached soon at or around the QO value ($3.25) for one year. I am sure that he would like a longer term deal, but I don't see the Avs interested in that at the moment. I see no upside for him not to reach a quick deal, unless his agent is holding out for an offer sheet, which would be foolish and unrealistic.

 

[henchman21]

We will see a deal on or before the QO deadline. If that passes, the Avs can start negotiating lower than his QO on 1 year deals. Pure guess they are working on a 2-3 year deal slightly under his QO, but the agent is holding firm on the QO for 1 year (as he should).

 

[Ivan13]

We will see a deal on or before the QO deadline. If that passes, the Avs can start negotiating lower than his QO on 1 year deals. Pure guess they are working on a 2-3 year deal slightly under his QO, but the agent is holding firm on the QO for 1 year (as he should).

Honestly, as I don't see this experiment ending well I'd rather give him a one year deal than a multi-year one.

 

[Muffin]

As I said before I am not a fan of splitting Landy and Mack because of what Landy does for Mack. However if they were to split them I agree with you that Donskoi would be the best choice. He could do some of the work Landy does but Donskoi is not good at faceoffs. We can still have a strong defensive line by playing Donskoi and Kadri together with Mikko and not affect the Landy-Mack combo.

I see Rantanen move off the top line before Landeskog, that's traditionally how Bednar likes to do it.
Landeskog-MacKinnon-Burakovsky
Jost-Kadri-Rantanen

 

[Eye of Ra]

good in playoffs so far?

 

[SaltySkywalker]

I would have preferred this thread not get bumped.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

good in playoffs so far?

Yes. Still avoids most contact and is not good defensively but he’s been really good with the puck which is all we really expect. In fact he was even playing the body last night and won a few battles which is more than what most of the forward group were willing to do.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Yes. Still avoids most contact and is not good defensively but he’s been really good with the puck which is all we really expect. In fact he was even playing the body last night and won a few battles which is more than what most of the forward group were willing to do.

Sorry but results matter. And so far, the only people who have scored were on the ice with MacKinnon. He and others were supposed to provide secondary scoring. It's been non-existent.

Saying he did his job because he skated the puck up the ice without scoring is like saying Cole did his job by gaining possession and ignoring his destinationless passes up the ice.